The Crossley 40 hp was introduced in 1906. The number made is not known. Before 1919 chassis numbers were not segregated by model type and are in the range up to 2445. The last cars are thought to have been made in 1910.

	The 1909 40hp car now in the Manchester Museum of Science & Industry being recovered from Brome Hall in 1947. The coachbuilder is not known.
	Charles Jarrott in a 1907 40hp with coachwork by Salmons & Sons
	A 1910 40hp with coachwork by Hollindrake of Stockport.

Many, probably most, cars were supplied in chassis only form to independent coach builders. In 1906 the chassis was listed at £500.

The prices quoted are from contemporary advertisements.

Engine/gearbox/transmission

Body/chassis

capacity 6991cc cylinders 4 pair cast. Fixed cylinder head. bore 4 3/4 inches (120.65 mm) stroke 5 15/16 inches (150.8 mm) compression ratio . RAC Horse Power 36 carburettor Crossley automatic (Smiths from 1907) valves side -T head lubrication exhaust pressurised total loss system ignition either high or low tension magneto (options) max power approx 45 bhp fuel consumption (typical) . max speed (approx) . Gears 4 Clutch Metal Final Drive Chain (Shaft from 1907) Rear axle .

wheelbase 10 feet 3 1/2 inches length 14 feet 0 inches track 4 feet 8 inches width overall 5 feet 9 inches weight 21 cwt (chassis) steering . suspension - front springs suspension - rear springs brakes   Rear wheel only. Transmission brake with twin drums, one behind and one in front of the gearbox. wheels/tyres 910 x 90 (front) 920 x 120 (rear)

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